Dye category: 31 books
Lena Corwin's Made by Hand
A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
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In 2009, tastemaker and bestselling author Lena Corwin turned the top floor of her Brooklyn brownstone into a studio and began hosting classes for local crafters. In Lena Corwin’s Made by Hand, she re-creates and builds upon her popular workshop series in order to reach crafters in Brooklyn...
Welding Complete: Techniques, Project Plans & Instructions
Techniques, Project Plans & Instructions
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2009
A one-of-a-kind welding book exploring the practical and decorative aspects of welding, with an emphasis on the hardworking projects most popular with serious workshop enthusiasts. It includes information on tools and materials, metal basics, setting up shop, safety, welding and cutting processes, but also includes dozens of plans for metalwork projects.
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Custom-Color Your Favorite Fibers with Dip-Dyeing, Hand-Painting, Tie-Dyeing, and Other Creative Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2010
Discover the colorful joys of hand dyeing your own yarn and fleece. It’s easy, fun, and can be done right in your own kitchen! Self-taught dyer Gail Callahan shows you a variety of simple techniques to turn plain, outdated, or leftover yarn into vibrant “new” fibers using ovens, crockpots, frying...
Hanbok
Timeless Fashion Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2015
Hanbok embodies many of the social and aesthetic values of the Korean people. In accordance with the emphasis on social harmony found in Confucian philosophy, the choice of hanbok varied depending on one’s position in society. Its beautifully flowing lines and harmonious color schemes are important...
by Rita J. Adrosko
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Features over 135 specific recipes — gathered from historical sources — for cotton, wool, other fabrics. Genuine premodern handicrafts. 12 illustrations.
Make Ink
A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2018
The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers...
The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop
Exploring Techniques and Materials for Creating Fashion and Decor Items from Artfully Altered Fabric
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop is a comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques! It is a compilation of the best of Fabric Art Projects (Creative Publishing international, 2009) and Fabric Art Workshop (Creative Publishing international, 2007). This technique-driven...
Botanical Inks
Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques and Projects
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2018
Learn how to transform locally foraged wild plants, garden produce and recycled food and plant waste into dyes and inks with Botanical Inks. The book shows you how to extract environmentally sustainable colour from the landscape and use it to create natural dyes for textiles, clothing, paper, canvas...
by Holly Brackmann
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2013
Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibers and fabrics and discusses all aspects of the dyes...
Dyeing to Spin & Knit
Techniques & Tips to Make Custom Hand-Dyed Yarns
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2017
Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color!
"Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides...
First Time Fabric Art
Step-by-Step Basics for Painting and Printing on Fabric
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
This booklet explores a variety of techniques for painting and printing on fabric, using products that are easy to get. A few can be made with materials and tools you can find around the house! Techniques include stenciling, screen printing, stamping, sun printing, and tie dyeing. Begin with plain...
by Jessica Lindsey
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Ever wondered which ingredient makes up the biggest percent in lotions? Water! If you have a look at the ingredients list on product labels, you'll notice that water is almost always listed first, meaning it is the most prevailing ingredient in the product. And, it is also 'free' and easily available....
by Jean-Antoine Chaptal
Language: French
Release Date: October 15, 2014
Language: French
Release Date: October 15, 2014
LA complication des procédés de la teinture, et la nature mobile et fugace des principes colorans, en ont rendu l’étude très-difficile : l’extrême embarras où se trouve le chimiste pour exécuter les opérations de cet art dans son laboratoire,...
by Tassilo Adam
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2016
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.